Singapore’s Chinatown is one of the largest such ethnic community based districts in Singapore. Having been in existence for many years, the area is steeped in tradition and culture, whilst giving way to certain modernization. The entirety of Chinatown makes for a delightful and fascinating tour, including the night time shopping. What better treat to give oneself after such an excursion than to sample some of Singapore’s finest hawker food?

Smith Street in Chinatown is the locality to go, to if you want to experience al fresco dining along the roadside. Chairs and tables are pulled out along the road and street carts line the sides. All you have to do is walk along and decide what you want to eat and then pull up a chair and dig in! The only problem will be the actual choosing because in true Singaporean style, the choice is endless and every item is mouth-watering.

There are over 20 local delectable delights on offer. These include the likes of Ah Balling – a sticky white rice ball, stuffed with sesame, red bean or yam paste, usually served in ginger or sweet peanut soup – Char Kway Teow, which are essentially noodles fried in cockles. The various meat satays (skewered meat) should not be passed up either. Poh Piah – spring rolls – BBQ seafood are also more of the popular varieties of food found.

Of course if al fresco dining is not your cup of tea, or you prefer air conditioned comfort, then indoor cafes and restaurants are also available along this street. Among the fare offered in here, the hand made noodles and fish head served in a brandy soup deserve special mention.

Smith Street provides a relaxing ambiance to enjoy true Singaporean delicacies and is a must try on your next visit to Singapore. Whether you are a business or leisure traveller when looking for Singapore hotels Chinatown and making a Singapore hotel reservation, choosing one which is centrally located is important. The Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore is one such hotel and is designed to cater to your every need.